P e o p l e s C o n g r e g a ti o n a l U n i t e d C h u r c h o f C h r i s t 4704 Thirtee nth Stree t, NW Washington, D C 20011 Peoples Prodder WORSHIP SERVICES 10:00 a.m. Sundays 9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study Deacons Prayer Service Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Prayer Service Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Bible Study on Thursday 6:30-8:00 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION First Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Worship Nursery available during 10:00 a.m. service Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Hopson Designated Senior Minister Rev. Venita - Enola George Assistant Minister Clyde T. Parker, Minister of Music 202-829-5511 www.peopleschurchucc.org Follow us on Twitter @PeoplesCongUCC September MINISTER S MESSAGE A few Sundays ago I raised the question: on what bases do we decide how to live. I suggested we use as a guide the prayer of King Solomon upon his ascension to the throne in Israel. Solomon recognized his father David as the past upon which now he Solomon would build; he acknowledged his own limitations--- I do not know how to go out or come in; and he sought to be ever mindful of the impact of his decisions upon others. The three pillars of Solomon s living: History, Humility, Community. I want to suggest that is our challenge and opportunity here at Peoples. This is a church of significant history. As such, our temptation will be to both overvalue and undervalue that history. The challenge will be to discern when to continue on the path set by that history, and when to shift to new approaches and even new paradigms. Perhaps humility and community are the appropriate contexts within which to do such discernment. Are we recognizing the limits of what the past provided, and the impact of past decisions upon the quality of the church community? Are we, as individual actors, as well as a part of the larger body, recognizing the limits of our own perspectives, and giving way to others in a gesture of self-emptying modeled by Jesus both in his life and on the cross. And finally, are we taking seriously table fellowship, open commensality (as Biblical Studies folk would say it), extravagant unconditioned welcome (as UCC folk would say it), the primacy of the just community, as the defining characteristic of our faith. The new church year is here. Decisions await us. Will we follow the prayer of Solomon, and might I say, the faith of Jesus?
MISSION AND VISION OF THE CHURCH MISSION OF THE CHURCH The Mission of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is: To worship God and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to labor for peace and justice so that the world may become the kingdom of God on earth; To foster within its membership, by its teaching and its ministry, the spirit which was in Christ; To be to its membership and the community a source of spiritual refreshment, guidance, transformation, comfort and support; To impress upon its membership the need for mutual loyalty and charity; VISION OF THE CHURCH so we, who are many, are one body in Christ and individually we are members of one another. (Romans 12:5 NRSV) Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is a progressive Christian community called by faith, led by hope, and united by love to build strong and committed disciples for Jesus Christ and to be a spiritual presence locally and globally in service to humanity. This vision is lived out through our focus on relationship with the Lord, which produces perspective; scholarship in study of the Scriptures, which produces focus; stewardship awareness in our giving and sharing which produces trust; and fellowship with our sisters and brothers in Christ, which produces unity. To teach its young people the noble traditions of its past; to point them to the possibilities of its future, and to give guidance in the building of Christian character; and Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it, for there is a vision for the appointed time (Habakkuk 2:2-3 NRSV) To educate and develop its members for consecrated and sacrificial service. 2
ANNOUNCEMENTS and Michael Baity (Announcements that groups wish to place in the Prodder are subject to final approval by the Ministers.) MURAL ALERT! When we next drive out New York Avenue, N.E., here in D.C., take a look at the beautiful mural, the Washingtonian Mural, on the side of 301 New York Avenue, N.E. Our own DAVEY YARBOROUGH is once again honored by inclusion in the Washingtonian Mural done by Sign of the Times. Congratulations on another well-deserved honor, Davey! Finding our Center in the Eye of the Storm". The "Just a Sista" Women's Mini Retreat is scheduled for Monday, October 8, 2018 (Indigenous Peoples Day) at Bon Secours Retreat Center, Marriottsville, MD. Our guest presenter is Rev. Barbara Breland, Designated Pastor, Lincoln Temple Congregational UCC. Attendance at the retreat is $60 for the retreat and meals or $175 for the retreat, meals and overnight stay. The retreat is sponsored in conjunction with the Women's Fellowship. My family will be eternally grateful for the love, prayers, visits, calls, cards and encouragement our Peoples church family gave us during the courageous struggle and transition of our beloved A. Thomas Baity, Deacon Emeritus. When Tom could no longer attend church, Deacon Albertha Workman planned a worship service in our home which was attended by a contingent of Deacons. When his condition became grave, he received visits from Rev. Hopson, Rev. George, Deacons Workman, Joe Young, Lucille Herring and Geneva Hudson. Tom's Home Going on August 3 was wonderful, highlighted by the beautiful music of Esther Williams Yarborough and Gwen Jenifer and the eloquent eulogy of Rev. Rubin Tendai, followed by the deacons' repast. Thank you Peoples Church for the blessings throughout the years of our membership, most especially now. Dorothea Baity, Deidre Baity Sykes, 3 Thank you For the prayers, inspiring cards, telephone calls and visits during my recovery. Your kindness will always be remembered. Love, Peace & Blessings Jessie M. Robinson. Adults needed to volunteer as a Girl Scout Leader! Peoples Church has a long legacy of Girl Scouting in our Nations Capitol. The Daisy level (ages 5-6) is the entry level into Girl scouting and we need an adult to volunteer to Co-lead with an experienced leader for Saturday Troop 1563. Please contact Jenel Wyatt at Jenel_wyatt@yahoo.com if you are interested. If we are not able to find a leader for this troop, sadly the historic troop will become inactive. Please volunteer today! FLU SHOT SUNDAY: The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy will provide a Flu Shot Clinic on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Registration for Flu and/or Pneumonia Shots will be held in the Chapel. Flu and/or Pneumonia Shots will be administered in the Quiet Room from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and from 12:00 noon.-1:30 p.m. If needed, both flu and pneumonia shots can be taken at the same time. There is no charge for members with Medicare Part B. Remember to bring your Medicare Card. Wear clothing easily accessible for flu shots! Flu Shots can be given to persons four years of age and older. The Pneumonia Shot is recommended for older persons and persons with respiratory conditions. The Pneumonia Vaccine will be available at no charge for Medicare Part B members. If you have cold/flu symptoms on Flu Shot Sunday, the Flu/ Pneumonia Shot cannot be given to you. Non- Medicare recipients will be charged $40.00 for Flu Shots. Cash/credit cards are accepted; and checks can be made payable to The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy. Questions can be directed to Dr. Carolyn Veiga. To ensure that enough shots are available, please sign up in the Atrium after each Sunday in September. ADVANCE SIGN UP FOR YOUR FLU/ PNEUMONIA SHOT IN THE ATRIUM ON SEP- TEMBER 9th, 16 th, 23 rd & 30 th.
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THE HONORABLE ANDREW J. YOUNG FORMER U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED NATIONS GUEST SPEAKER Peoples Congregational UCC invites the community to Friends and Family Worship Service Sunday, September 16, 2018 10:00a.m. PEOPLES CONGREGA- TIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHIRST 4704 13th St. N.W. Washington, D.C. (202)829-5511 www.peopleschurchucc.org Follow Us on twitter @ PeoplesCongUCC Reception Immediately Following in the Fellowship Hall 5
2018 MONTHLY MEMORY VERSES (FROM THE REVISED STANDARD VERSION) Jan Jun January:...God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day.(genesis 1 :1-5) February:...Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16 ) March: they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.(isaiah 40:28-31) April: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord. (Luke 4:15-19) May:.He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. (Psalm 98 ) June:...You shall remember that you were a servant in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out thence with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm; therefore the Lord your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath day. (Deuteronomy 5:12-15) July: The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold [a] of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1-5) August: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (Ephesians 6:10-13) September: And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, a sixth day. (Genesis 1:31) September 2018 LECTIONARY READINGS September 2 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Be Love Old Testament: Ps 45:1-2, 6-9 Gospel: Mk. 7:1-8,14-15,21-33 Epistle: Deut 4:1-2,6-9 ******************************************* September 9 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Be Opened Old Testament: Ps 125 Gospel: Mk 7:24-37 Epistle: James 2:1-10 *********************************************** September 16 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Who Are You, Jesus? Old Testament: Ps 166:1-9 Gospel: Mk 8:27-38 Epistle: James 3:1-12 September 23 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost First Caring Old Testament: Jer 11:18-20 Gospel: Mk 9:30-37 Epistle: James 3:13-4:3 *********************************************** September 30 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Courage for Community Old Testament: Ps. 124 Gospel: Mk 9:38-50 Epistle: James 5: 13 20 *********************************************** 6
GENERAL INFORMATION WEBSITE, FACEBOOK FAN PAGE, AND TWITTER NEWS: Our website address is www.peopleschurchucc.org. Email webmaster4704@gmail. The website is constantly being updated, so click the refresh button when you visit. Our Twitter handle is @PeoplesCongUCC. Follow us on Twitter! The Prodder, Website, Facebook Fan Page and Twitter exist to further the social connection with the membership of Peoples United Church of Christ and with the community to promote outreach and notices of important Church events. The social networking tools are designed for easy mass communication and media sharing. Through the Website, members and users can access the Online Giving page to donate to the General Fund and purchase tickets for Church events and fundraisers. Members/users can view the Events Calendar to participate in the life of the Church. Members can advertise Church events through the Website, Facebook Fan Page and Twitter. To advertise Church events and/or submit flyers for Church events, members can submit information to peopleswebsiteevents@gmail.com. The website is the New Front Door of the Church, and allows members/users to interact, communicate and connect to foster connectivity and community. Prodder Guidelines: All announcements and flyers must be submitted by the third Tuesday of the month by 12:00 Noon. Announcements and flyers can be e-mailed to info@peopleschurchucc.org,. Do not mail information. Announcements should be no more than 50 words and should be informational about Peoples Church events or members and their families. Announcements may be edited. If you would like a flyer inserted in the Prodder, it must be approved by the Ministers. NO PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEO, OR AUDIO RECORDING: This policy has been adopted to protect the musicians and speakers who are a part of the worship services and special events at the Church. The cooperation of the congregation is essential to the observance of this policy by visitors and guests. Photographs and CD recordings of worship services and other events are available as produced by the designated Church photographers and the Sound Engineer. Please contact the Church office to request specific photographs and/or recordings. Thank you. Facility Reservations: If you wish to reserve space for an event and/or activity, please contact Ms. Yvette Hunter, Operations Specialist, at the church office on (202) 829-5511 or email yhunter@peopleschurchucc.org to complete a reservation contract. Facility reservations can also be made online through the church s website: www.peopleschurchucc.org. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis; however, religious events and funerals take precedence. Peoples Church is a multi-use venue so reservations are necessary to ensure competing needs are met efficiently and to specification. Member and non-member reservation fees apply. Floral Arrangements for the Altar: To order a designer floral arrangement to remember your loved one or recognize a special day, contact Vernandi Richardson, (202)829-5511 or Diane Miller for additional information. Facilities Committee: Two (2) First Aid Kits have been placed in the Main Office and the Fellowship Hall/Kitchen area. Incident Reporting Forms are also available in the Main Office for completion. All incidents must be reported on the forms, regardless of how small the incident is. The completed forms should be given to Yvette Hunter, Operations Manager, any member of the office/volunteer staff.. MINISTER S EMAIL ADDRESS: Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Hopson, Designated Senior Minister: rhopson@peopleschurchucc.org Rev. Venita Enola George, Assistant Minister: veg@peopleschurchucc.org CHURCH MODERATOR S EMAIL ADDRESS: Brenda V Smith bvsmith@wcl.american.edu ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (202) 829-5511 (202) 726-9301 Fax info@peopleschurchucc.org www.peopleschurchucc.org www.ucc.org (National Setting) Ms. Yvette Hunter, Operations Specialist, Yhunter@peopleschurchucc.org Ms. Donika Palmer, Administrative Assistant dpalmer@peopleschurchucc.org Mr. Lawrence McDaniel, Maintenance Mr. John Robert, Maintenance Mr. Gary Gardner, Maintenance 7
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Church School Pre-K Adult Church School Men s Bible Study Youth Ministry GROW Ministry* Deacons Prayer Service Bible Study Prayer Service Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday 2nd and 4th Sunday 4th Sunday Wednesday Thursday Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *Inactive 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Elmes Center Nursery Corbin Lounge Quiet Room Youth Lounge Room 203 A & B Corbin Lounge Corbin Lounge Small Lounge *Inactive at this time Voices of Peoples Fellowship Choir Rhythmic Choir Chancel Choir Men s Chorus CHOIR REHEARSAL Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m CHURCH BOARDS MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULES Board of Christian Education Board of Trustees Christian Social Action Church Council Board of Deacons 2nd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday 3rd Wednesday Saturday Before the 1st Sunday 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. PEOPLES NEIGHBORHOOD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Hours of Operation: Tuesday and Saturday By Appointment Call 202-726-3198 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 8
This year's Vacation Bible School Camp, held August 6-10, was a week full of learning and fun. Guided by the theme, "Mighty Fortress: In Jesus the Victory Is Won," campers participated in bible lessons, songs, and crafts, as well as a wealth of learning and service activities, including but not limited to morning exercise; a private tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Art; an introduction to the hand bells; an organ demonstration; community service, including making scarves for the homeless, planting flowers in the court yard, and visiting seniors at Moore Towers (the senior center at 13th and Upshur); field day at Argyle Park, with tennis and golf activities; chess; and a closeout program with student performances, distribution of certificates, and a reception. Prior to the week, selected students participated in the recording of Gwen Jenifer's "Books of the Bible." Thanks to the many people who made it happen: Church Leadership: Rev. Dr. Ronald Hopson, Rev. Venita-Enola George (also a co-teacher), Michelle Gill, Chair, Board of Christian Education, and Dr. Helga Baskett-Tippett (also exercise instructor) Music Coordinator: Gwen Jenifer Teachers and Teacher Aides: Pre-k--Gail Whitley, Evon Ervin, Mattie Jones, and Norma Kelly; Primary-- Yvonne Hinkson and Diane Miller; Middlers--Venita-Enola George, Vernandi Richardson, and Minnie Boyd; and Pre-teens--Wilbur Jackson and Esther Pinder. Other Volunteers (listed in alphabetical order): Robina Barlow, Leslie Bowie, Gladys Boyd, Ray Bridgewater, Susan Burton-Hall, Orren Cohill, Natasha Debose, Elvira Doman, Cheryl Dunham, Shirley Eglen, Nina Faulk- Knight, Raven Featherstone, Bobby Felder, Susie Fletcher, Karen Hammond, Camia Hoard, Ruth Hodges, Nathaniel Moore, Agnes Powell, Sam Prather, Brandon Spriggs, Christopher Spriggs, Deborah Spriggs, Lois Sylver, Kea Taylor, Carolyn Veiga, Isadora Wills, Albertha Workman, Esther Yarlboro, and Henry Whitted. Guest Presenters: Barbara Driggins, Alfred Street Baptist Church Hand Bell Choir; Ret Colonel Vandy Miller, DC Metropolitan Organization of Black Scientists; Benjamin Washington, sayitwithyourchess.com; and Ronald "Tre" Walton, III (organist). Youth Counselors: Aylia Black, Timyia Blake, Timerra Blake, Maya Burton-Hall, Zanae Duval, Rachel Harlan, Xavier Jackson, Julien Kearns, and Miles Pierre. Church Administration: Lawrence McDaniel, Gary Gardner, Donika Palmer, and Yvette Hunter. Donors: Hildred Roach (CD/DVD player, books, and music), Desiree French (ping pong table!), LaVerne Braddy (supplies), Janet McCormick (art materials), Deborah Spriggs (t-shirts, banner, and more), Pierre Family (books and games), Katherine Bates, Lynette Benn, Ernestine Blackwell, Michele Bonhomme, John Bowman, Cheryl Boyce, Patricia Ellis, Helen Flagg, Keith Jackson, Lynda Mack, Priscilla Wallace, and Diane Haines Walton. It takes a village to have a successful Vacation Bible School! Thanks again to all who helped in any way. 9
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